This document discusses the importance of recess for children's development and the impacts of reducing recess time in schools. It notes that recess helps children develop cognitively, physically, and socially/emotionally. However, many schools have reduced recess to allow more time for reading and math due to legislative pressures to improve test scores. Removing recess time from the school day can cause children to be antsy in class and negatively impact their brain development, curiosity, and cognitive growth. Efforts are being made by parents to increase awareness of this issue.